Kapaleeswarar
Temple Kapaleeswarar
Temple in Mylapore is dedicated to Lord Siva . The intricate
designs and sculptures on the “Gopuram” of this
temple attract every one. The legend says that Goddess Parvathi
worshipped Lord Siva in the form of a peacock- “Mayil”
in Tamil - that gave the name to this part of the city.
According to another legend, Saint Thirugnana Sambandar
brought back a dead girl to life upon composing and chanting
a hymn on the presiding deity. This temple celebrates its
yearly festival in March-April every year for ten days.
The Arupathumoovar (the sixty-three) festival on the tenth
day is one of the highlights of this festival, which attracts
pilgrims from far and near. Time : Morning 6.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 4.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Mylapore,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941670.Parthasarathy Swamy Temple It
is one of the most reputed temples for the followers of
Vaishnavism, a sub-sect of Hinduism. Located in Triplicane,
this is also an excellent specimen of ancient South Indian
temple architecture. This is where you can see the different
’avatars’ (incarnations) of Lord Mahavishnu.
You could also see here an elephant taking part in the temple’s
daily rituals.

Time : Morning 6.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 3.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Triplicane,
Chennai-600 005,
Tel : 28544118Ashtalakshmi Temple The
name Ashtalakshmi is obtained because it is dedicated to
Eight Manifestation of Goddess Mahalakshmi. The festival
season is between the month of September and October. The
Navararthri Festival is celebrated in a grand manner, Devotes
from all over the city flock to this temple to attend this
festival and also to take a cool breeze in the beach with
family members. This is located at Elliots Beach which is
approximately 10 kms.

Sri Vadapalani Andavar Temple This
renowned temple, a little over a century old, is of great
beauty and grandeur. Dedicated to Sri Palani Andavar, it
has an exquisite 4 feet sculpture of the presiding deity. Time : Morning 6.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 3.00
p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Located at Vadapalani,
Chennai-26,
Tel : 24836903.

Kali BariKali
Bari at Chennai is a great Spiritual Institution. Kali Bari
means “The House of Goddess Kali”. It is a unique
temple on the lines of Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Calcutta.
It is conveniently located within the city at 32, Umapathy
Extension, West Mambalam. It has a peaceful Meditation Hall
where occasionally Bhajans are conducted and discourses
on various spiritual topics are given. Durga Pooja at Navarathri
and Kali Pooja at Deepavali are celebrated in a grand manner. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
32, Umapathy St,
Chennai - 600 033.
Tel : 24837170.

Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna The
Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna located within the premises
of the Ramakrishna Mutt in Mylapore is a standing monument
dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, a symbol of Universal Religion.
The temple’s architecture blends with the traditional
South Indian Temple architecture. At the centre of the shrine
is a 7 feet tall statue of Sri Ramakrishna. Carved out of
pure marble, it depicts the image of Sri Ramakrishna, seated
on a marble lotus. It also houses shrines for Sri Sarada
Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The main entrance presents a
magnificent view with its structure built on traditional
Dravidian architecture. The shrine is not for any particular
set and is meant for all people seeking ‘knowledge
of the self. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Situated at R.K Mutt Road,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941231.Mangadu Another
suburb of the Chennai famous for goddess Kamakshiamman temple.
The presiding deity is presented here is in a penance posture. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
This temple situated around the Chennai at Mangadu,
Chennai - 602 101,
Tel : 26272053.

Thiruneermalai A
small village situated 18 kms off chennai known for Vaishna
temples. A later Chola period (12th century) temple is an
impressive specimen for temples. There is another temple
situated atop a small hillock is dedicated to Ranganathan
- an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Tel : 22404174.

Thirukkalukundram A
temple town lies on way to Kancheepuram from Mamallapuram,
this town is famous for its temple where two eagles are
fed daily around noon by a temple priest. The eagles said
to be two saints, on curse became the eagles fly daily from
Varanasi (Benaras) to Rameswaram, according to a legend.
During their daily flight they stop over in this hill top
temple, it adds. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Tel : 954112-247139. Pamban Swamigal Pamban
Swamigal was born in 1850 in Pamban near Rameswaram, was
one of the Siddhas of Later Tamil tradition. He attained
salvation in 1929. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
His Samadhi temple in found in Mayurapuram north of Thiruvanmiyur,
13 k.m. drive from Chennai.
Tel : 24911866.

Thirumala, Thirupathi Devasthanam Thirumalai
Thirupathi Devasthanam situated in Andhra is one of the
important temples of India. The Information centre for this
temples is Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam. People who
like to commute to Thirupathi from Chennai can receive all
information from here. This office functions on Saturdays
and Sundays. This devasthanam will be closed every month
2nd Monday all Tuesdays and other national holidays. Time : Morning 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 4.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Thirupathy Devasthan Information Centre,
50, Venkata Narayan Salai,
T.Nagar,
Chennai-600 017.
Tel : 24343535.

Pattinathar One
of the 18 Superior saints of Tamilnadu Siddha tradition,
who lived in 10th Century AD attained Salvation in a temple
in Thiruvottiyur which is 8 Km drive from Chennai. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -(Mylapore) Known
as All India Sai Baba Samaj. This temple was built to commomerate
the memory of Shrdi Sai Baba. This Saint born in Shirdi
as a Hindu was brought by a muslim Fakir (Devotee) and became
an exponent of Sufism. He too performed “Sithu”
(Miracles) like his mentor. Part of the jothi (Flame) lit
by him in Shirdi is here as well. On Sundays Agni Pooja
is performed. Time : Morning 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Evening
4 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Location : All India Sai Samaj,
15, Venketesa Agraharam,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24940784Ayyappa Temple (Mahalingapuram) Lord Ayyappa of Sabari Malai in Kerala is the presiding
Diety here as well. Like the original one this also has
18 steps. Special Poojas take place during Oct-Jan. The
devotees on pilgrimage make it a point to visit this temple
as well. This temple is situated in Mahalingapuram.
Location : 18, Madhavan Nair st,
Mahalingapuram,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel : 28271197. Time : Morning 4.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.; Evening
5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Hare Rama Hare Krishna This movement founded by Swami Bakthi Vedantha
Prabu Padha believes in worshipping Lord Krishna in joyful
bliss. It has devotees all over the world and this centre
acts as a connecting link. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
This functions in Chennai at
32, Barkit Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017.
Tel : 24343266, 24348610.

Kunrathur It is the birth place of Sekkizhar. He built the
Nageswarar temple here. A Shiva temple, the presiding deity
being Tiruvallisvarar, an aged Vishnu temple with excellent
sculptures of Rama and Hanuman and a hill shrine dedicated
to Lord Muruga are other temples in Kunrathur.
Tel : 24780436

Kaligambal Temple The deity is Kaligambal. The other form of Parasakthi
is Kali. She took this form to eradicate evil. With angry
look this female deity by destroying evil is stead fast
to truth. She is a deity whom people worship with fear. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Location : 212, Thambu Chetty St,
Chennai -600 001.
Tel : 25229624Ayyapan Temple - (Raja Annamalaipuram) As in Mahalingapuram this is yet another Ayyappan
Temple at Raja Annamalaipuram built on the same line and
attracts devotees in large numbers.
Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai - 600 028.
Tel : 24938239.Mathyakailash This is also called as ‘Nadukailai’
Lord Ganesh sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai,
Adityan, and Thirumal. Here there are ‘Sannidhis’
for Anjaneyar and Bairavar besides the ‘Nava-Grahas’.
Situated at Adayar on the way to Taramani this beautiful
temple in white marble is the delight of connoisseur. Time : 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. 4.00 p.m. to 8.00
p.m.
Location : Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai - 20,
Tel : 22350059

Marutheeswarar Temple
Building of this temple dates back to 11th century. People
believe Saint Valmigi the author of the Epic Ramayana has
visited this temple. This temple also bears ample testimony
to our ancient Art and Culture. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24410477.

Thiruvalluvar Temple
This is a memorial built 400 years earlier in memory of
Thiruvalluvar. But people considered Thiruvalluvar as God
and performed poojas and changed the memorial in to a temple.
Hence, it is called Thiruvalluvar Temple.
Location : Thiruvalluvar Koil St, Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24981898.

Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple This holy shrine is one among the 100 temples called
Tirupathy. The goddess Lakshmi is also called as ‘Thiru’.
The presiding diety is holding her on the left side. So
it is called Thiru-Idathu-Eanthai which over a period of
time came to be called as Thiru-vidanthai. Tamil Saint Thiru
Mangai Alwar has sung the glory of this holy place in ten
places in his famous ‘Pasuram’. There are several
messages relating to this is available in the stone scripture
of first Raja Raja Cholan and Vijaya Rajendra Cholan. Garuda
Sevai during the Tamil month of Aani, Pooram during the
month of Aadi, Spring festival during the month of Vaigasi
are the important events. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
This temple situated in a distance of 42 kms from Chennai
and 16 kms from Mahabalipuram.
Tel : 954114-2472235.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - (Injambakkam)
In this temple built by Shri Shridi Saibaba spiritual and
charitable trust almost all the deities are installed. particularly
Vallabha Ganapathy with ten arms. The Tri Murthy Brahma
Vishnu and Siva statutes are also here besides that of Thattariya,
Lingam, Parvathi, Durga etc. This is the first temple out
of 108 built on the initiatives taken by the Guruji of Delhi
temple and the IPS officer C.P. Satpathy. To get their vows
fulfilled people tie a yellow chord in the Kalpatharoo tree
here. Feeding of the poor takes place every Sunday and Thursday.
The Aarathi is performed at 5.30 am to 8.45 p.m.
This is situated at Saipuram, Injambakkam,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24491297, 24491416.

Poori Jegannath Temple Situated in Reddiar Kuppam, Kaanathur an immediate
suburb of Chennai, this Temple is an exact Replica of the
orginal temple in Poori (Orissa) with twenty two steps made
in marble. Right round the Sanctum Sanctorum inducted are
the deities Ganesh, Laxmi and Durga. The peaceful and Tranquil
ambience of this temple is indeed the delight of devotees
who throng here. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Tel : 954114 272141

Kali Bari
Kali Bari at Chennai is a great Spiritual Institution. Kali
Bari means “The House of Goddess Kali”. It is
a unique temple on the lines of Dakshineswar Kali Temple
in Calcutta. It is conveniently located within the city
at 32, Umapathy Extension, West Mambalam. It has a peaceful
Meditation Hall where occasionally Bhajans are conducted
and discourses on various spiritual topics are given. Durga
Pooja at Navarathri and Kali Pooja at Deepavali are celebrated
in a grand manner. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
32, Umapathy St,
Chennai - 600 033.
Tel : 24837170.

Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna
The Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna located within the
premises of the Ramakrishna Mutt in Mylapore is a standing
monument dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna, a symbol of Universal
Religion. The temple’s architecture blends with the
traditional South Indian Temple architecture. At the centre
of the shrine is a 7 feet tall statue of Sri Ramakrishna.
Carved out of pure marble, it depicts the image of Sri Ramakrishna,
seated on a marble lotus. It also houses shrines for Sri
Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The main entrance presents
a magnificent view with its structure built on traditional
Dravidian architecture. The shrine is not for any particular
set and is meant for all people seeking ‘knowledge
of the self. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Situated at R.K Mutt Road,
Chennai - 4.
Tel : 24941231.

Mangadu Another suburb of the Chennai famous for goddess
Kamakshiamman temple. The presiding deity is presented here
is in a penance posture. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
This temple situated around the Chennai at Mangadu,
Chennai - 602 101,
Tel : 26272053.

Thiruneermalai
A small village situated 18 kms off chennai known for Vaishna
temples. A later Chola period (12th century) temple is an
impressive specimen for temples. There is another temple
situated atop a small hillock is dedicated to Ranganathan
- an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Tel : 22404174.

Thirukkalukundram
A temple town lies on way to Kancheepuram from Mamallapuram,
this town is famous for its temple where two eagles are
fed daily around noon by a temple priest. The eagles said
to be two saints, on curse became the eagles fly daily from
Varanasi (Benaras) to Rameswaram, according to a legend.
During their daily flight they stop over in this hill top
temple, it adds. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Tel : 954112-247139.

Pamban Swamigal
Pamban Swamigal was born in 1850 in Pamban near Rameswaram,
was one of the Siddhas of Later Tamil tradition. He attained
salvation in 1929. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
His Samadhi temple in found in Mayurapuram north of Thiruvanmiyur,
13 k.m. drive from Chennai.
Tel : 24911866.

Thirumala, Thirupathi Devasthanam
Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam situated in Andhra is
one of the important temples of India. The Information centre
for this temples is Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam. People
who like to commute to Thirupathi from Chennai can receive
all information from here. This office functions on Saturdays
and Sundays. This devasthanam will be closed every month
2nd Monday all Tuesdays and other national holidays. Time : Morning 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Evening 4.00
p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Thirupathy Devasthan Information Centre,
50, Venkata Narayan Salai,
T.Nagar,
Chennai-600 017.
Tel : 24343535.

Pattinathar
One of the 18 Superior saints of Tamilnadu Siddha tradition,
who lived in 10th Century AD attained Salvation in a temple
in Thiruvottiyur which is 8 Km drive from Chennai. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple -(Mylapore) Known as All India Sai Baba Samaj. This temple
was built to commomerate the memory of Shrdi Sai Baba. This
Saint born in Shirdi as a Hindu was brought by a muslim
Fakir (Devotee) and became an exponent of Sufism. He too
performed “Sithu” (Miracles) like his mentor.
Part of the jothi (Flame) lit by him in Shirdi is here as
well. On Sundays Agni Pooja is performed. Time : Morning 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Evening
4 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Location : All India Sai Samaj,
15, Venketesa Agraharam,
Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24940784

Ayyappa Temple (Mahalingapuram) :
Lord Ayyappa of Sabari Malai in Kerala is the presiding
Diety here as well. Like the original one this also has
18 steps. Special Poojas take place during Oct-Jan. The
devotees on pilgrimage make it a point to visit this temple
as well. This temple is situated in Mahalingapuram.
Location : 18, Madhavan Nair st,
Mahalingapuram,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 034.
Tel : 28271197. Time : Morning 4.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.; Evening
5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Hare Rama Hare Krishna
This movement founded by Swami Bakthi Vedantha Prabu Padha
believes in worshipping Lord Krishna in joyful bliss. It
has devotees all over the world and this centre acts as
a connecting link. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
This functions in Chennai at
32, Barkit Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai - 600 017.
Tel : 24343266, 24348610.

Kunrathur
It is the birth place of Sekkizhar. He built the Nageswarar
temple here. A Shiva temple, the presiding deity being Tiruvallisvarar,
an aged Vishnu temple with excellent sculptures of Rama
and Hanuman and a hill shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga are
other temples in Kunrathur.
Tel : 24780436

Kaligambal Temple
The deity is Kaligambal. The other form of Parasakthi is
Kali. She took this form to eradicate evil. With angry look
this female deity by destroying evil is stead fast to truth.
She is a deity whom people worship with fear. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m
Location : 212, Thambu Chetty St,
Chennai -600 001.
Tel : 25229624Ayyapan Temple - (Raja Annamalaipuram)
As in Mahalingapuram this is yet another Ayyappan Temple
at Raja Annamalaipuram built on the same line and attracts
devotees in large numbers.
Raja Annamalaipuram,
Chennai - 600 028.
Tel : 24938239.Mathyakailash
This is also called as ‘Nadukailai’ Lord Ganesh
sits right in the centre of Parameshwar, Ambikai, Adityan,
and Thirumal. Here there are ‘Sannidhis’ for
Anjaneyar and Bairavar besides the ‘Nava-Grahas’.
Situated at Adayar on the way to Taramani this beautiful
temple in white marble is the delight of connoisseur.
Timing : 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Location : Sardar Patel Road, Adyar,
Chennai - 20,
Tel : 22350059

Marutheeswarar Temple
Building of this temple dates back to 11th century. People
believe Saint Valmigi the author of the Epic Ramayana has
visited this temple. This temple also bears ample testimony
to our ancient Art and Culture. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24410477.

Thiruvalluvar Temple
This is a memorial built 400 years earlier in memory of
Thiruvalluvar. But people considered Thiruvalluvar as God
and performed poojas and changed the memorial in to a temple.
Hence, it is called Thiruvalluvar Temple.
Location : Thiruvalluvar Koil St, Mylapore,
Chennai - 600 004.
Tel : 24981898.Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple
This holy shrine is one among the 100 temples called Tirupathy.
The goddess Lakshmi is also called as ‘Thiru’.
The presiding diety is holding her on the left side. So
it is called Thiru-Idathu-Eanthai which over a period of
time came to be called as Thiru-vidanthai. Tamil Saint Thiru
Mangai Alwar has sung the glory of this holy place in ten
places in his famous ‘Pasuram’. There are several
messages relating to this is available in the stone scripture
of first Raja Raja Cholan and Vijaya Rajendra Cholan. Garuda
Sevai during the Tamil month of Aani, Pooram during the
month of Aadi, Spring festival during the month of Vaigasi
are the important events. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
This temple situated in a distance of 42 kms from Chennai
and 16 kms from Mahabalipuram.
Tel : 954114-2472235.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple - (Injambakkam)
In this temple built by Shri Shridi Saibaba spiritual and
charitable trust almost all the deities are installed. particularly
Vallabha Ganapathy with ten arms. The Tri Murthy Brahma
Vishnu and Siva statutes are also here besides that of Thattariya,
Lingam, Parvathi, Durga etc. This is the first temple out
of 108 built on the initiatives taken by the Guruji of Delhi
temple and the IPS officer C.P. Satpathy. To get their vows
fulfilled people tie a yellow chord in the Kalpatharoo tree
here. Feeding of the poor takes place every Sunday and Thursday.
The Aarathi is performed at 5.30 am to 8.45 p.m.
This is situated at Saipuram, Injambakkam,
Chennai - 600 041.
Tel : 24491297, 24491416.Poori Jegannath Temple
Situated in Reddiar Kuppam, Kaanathur an immediate suburb
of Chennai, this Temple is an exact Replica of the orginal
temple in Poori (Orissa) with twenty two steps made in marble.
Right round the Sanctum Sanctorum inducted are the deities
Ganesh, Laxmi and Durga. The peaceful and Tranquil ambience
of this temple is indeed the delight of devotees who throng
here. Time : Morning 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evening 3 p.m. to
8 p.m.
Tel : 954114 272141